Labor of Love
If you’ve ever attended a STEM Symposium event, chances are you’ve seen Ed Swallow (pictured, left) work the room, with microphone in hand, as he fields audience questions. Beyond his day job as vice president of Vaeros, an Aerospace Corporation division, Swallow also serves as chair of the WashingtonExec STEM Council. In that role, Swallow lends his support to the yearly STEM gathering, ensuring all voices are heard. This year, Swallow facilitated dialogue during a panel discussion that included Michael L. Orr, director of the Systems Engineering Directorate at the National Reconnaissance Office; and Linda Braun, a vice president at LGS Innovations. One big takeaway: Cyber security will continue to be a hot field to track.